We have all been through a few tumultuous days full of discussions and decisions about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and those decisions are having a profound effect on minor hockey in our region. As you are aware, Hockey Canada has made the decision to cancel all hockey activities in the country for the balance … Read more
We as the Ontario Hockey Federation support the Hockey Canada Statement quoted below. “ HOCKEY CANADA STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Without question, this … Read more
Since the start of the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, the OHL and GTHL have closely monitored the rapidly evolving situation with a view to the health and safety of players and their families, team and league staff, on and off ice officials, fans and the general public. The OHL and GTHL today announced that they have … Read more
Streetsville Tigers Minor Bantam “AA” Head Coach Bill MacGregor can’t take credit for the success of the team in front of him. While his players may think otherwise, MacGregor points to the contributions of many people in helping to make the team successful both on and off the ice. “He [Bill] should be Coach of the … Read more
Before she was playing for Team Canada, Laura Stacey played in the GTHL. As the first female celebrity coach at a GTHL Top Prospects Game, Stacey explains how her time in the GTHL helped make her the player she is today. [video_embed id=”27893″][/video_embed]
The City of Toronto and Local 416 recently came to a tentative agreement, preventing a work stoppage in relation to those negotiations, which would have affected arena facilities operated by the City of Toronto. There are still on-going negotiations with local 79. A work stoppage could occur as early as March 14 if an agreement … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League has announced the teams that have been granted entries for the 2020-21 season. A total of 497 teams from 51 different Hockey Clubs and Associations were approved for participation by the League’s Board of Directors. A total of 96 “AAA” teams, 226 “AA” teams, and 235 “A” teams were awarded for the … Read more
The last full month of the season brings elite on-ice action and a whole lot of fun. OHL Cup, Powered by Under Armour March 17-23 Every March Break, the top 20 Minor Midget “AAA” teams from across Ontario and the United States take to the ice to compete for the coveted OHL Cup. Past participants … Read more
Growing up playing together in the GTHL, Don Mills Flyers coaches Nathaniel Brooks and Rane Carnegie are leading the next generation, all the while aiming to bench the colour barrier in coaching. [video_embed id=”27788″][/video_embed] Video by Max Lewis and Will J.
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities are excited to announce the first round of funding that will be distributed as part of the newly launched Playmakers program. The program is part of a greater initiative which sees Jumpstart match funds contributed by the GTHL Legacy Fund, comprising total funding of … Read more
